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Surgery and Hospitalization
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Yes. Many different issues can delay your menstrual cycle such as stress or sickness. However, the most likely reason your period would be two weeks late is because you are pregnant. You should take a pregnancy test, which you can buy in any drug store.
What is the success rate for lap band surgery for sustained weight loss?
According to a study, the lap band success rate is about 60% for sustained weight loss after 3 years. The success rate declined to about 35% after 8 to 9 years.
Before surgery, an anesthesiologist will meet with you and evaluate your medical condition and formulate an anesthetic plan that is right for you.
During surgery, advanced technology is used to monitor your body's functions, and your anesthesiologist must interpret these sophisticated monitors in order to appropriately diagnose, regulate and treat your body while a personalized, delicate balance of anesthetic medications are administered. In some hospitals, nurse anesthetists may assist the anesthesiologists with the monitoring responsibilities. However, it is the anesthesiologist who is responsible for the interpretation of the monitoring, who make educated medical judgments concerning your responses, and when it is and when it is not appropriate to treat you.
After surgery, your anesthesiologist will reverse the effects of the anesthetic medications you receive, and return you to consciousness once again.
Source: http://lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/what_expect.aspx
Where will hysterectomy take place?
It depends on whether the procedure is a vaginal hysterectomy or an abdominal hysterectomy - and if it is an abdominal hysterectomy, if it includes unilateral or bilateral salpingectomy, and it is includes unilateral or bilateral oophorectomy.
What pain do people with gastric bypass go through?
There are different types of gastric bypass surgery, most of which are major abdominal surgery. As is the case with any surgery, the patient is asleep during the procedure and then treated with medication in the days that follow to manage the pain. So, all in all, while the patient will likely be "sore" for several days after the surgery, no physician worth his salt allows a patient to be in pain.
What is the pathophysiology of pelvolithotomy?
it is an open surgery performed to a patient to remove staghorn calculus, i had mine sometime may of 2009 at NKTI, done by Dr. J. V. Prodigalidad, Urologist
Can you have an MRI after heart surgery?
Yes. I just had one a few weeks ago with no complications. The only issue that you would need to worry about with an MRI would be if you had metal embedded in your body from other surgeries, accidents, etc.
What is the possibility of getting pregnant when you are on your last few days of your period?
You are able to get pregnant at any time during ovulation. If the first day of your period is 1/1/07 you are able to become pregnant between 1/7/07 and 1/14/07. The most dangerous days to conceive would be 1/10/07 to 1/12/07. This is if you have a regular 28 day cycle. If what you mean by last day of ovulation you mean 1/28/07 in this example it would be almost impossible. It is not likely that you could become pregnant for seven days prior to the start of your period as your body starts to discard the unfertilized egg. The egg is only viable for about 48-72 hours during the ovulation period and than it dies. Hope this helps
Can You Drink After Gastric Bypass?
It will depend upon the nature of surgery. For minor operation under a local or regional Anaesthesia one can drink immediately after surgery. For major surgery and bowel surgery you may need to start from little sips of drink after recovering from your Anaesthesia,and gradually progress to free fluids and diet. Anaesthetic agents can give rise to some nausea and this may delay and prevent drinking immediately after surgery.
< p>Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure which makes the stomach smaller and helps food bypass a part of the small intestines. The stomach being smaller helps a person feel fuller after eating much quicker than when their stomach was its original size. The food bypassing the part of the intestines also results in the body absorbing fewer calories thus helping lead to weight loss. Like all surgeries, there are risks involved, one should seek a doctor's advice before determining if this is right for them. < /p>
Expect to pay between $2,000 and $2,500 per eye for LASIK by a reputable surgeon.
You may have seen add for the LASIK as low as $299 per eye. Don't trust them. There are a number of unscrupulous LASIK provider who use 'bait and switch' tactics by advertise prices for packages that are designed to exclude almost all cases. In fact, this is issue had gotten so bad several years ago that it warranted a congressional investigation.
LASIK surgery varies in cost, and when it comes to your eyes, we would recommend considering multiple levels of pricing options. Research your surgeon options carefully and ask as many questions as it takes for you to feel comfortable with your choice. On average, a reputable LASIK procedure will cost approximately $2,000 per eye.
A few points to remember about LASIK pricing:
- LASIK is typically quoted on a per-eye basis; each eye will typically need it's own degree of treatment.
- Wavefront Surgery is more expensive, but also more accurate.
- Beware of any promotions that claim LASIK for under $1,000 per eye; one day we may truly be there, but accuracy is obviously important to you - so pay for it! Also, ask probing questions to uncover any hidden costs.
- Check with your insurance company to see if any of the procedure can be covered. Some insurance companies will contribute to it, however be mindful of your deductible before filing a claim.
- Learn about the LASIK center; are the surgeon on-staff? If not, you will likely pay more since the surgeon is contracted.
- Many - but not all - of the LASIK facilities in America offer a financing option. Check with your LASIK facility to understand their policy toward financing. If you need to get financing, look at financial companies that provide short pay-back periods (3 to 4 months ideally). The average payment will range $170 - $400 per month depending upon the amount you finance. Remember, you should be putting some money down if you are electing to go this route, similar to buying a car. Beware of financial institutions that offer 0% down payments, as their interest rates (23.99% or higher) will likely keep you in debt well past what the surgery costs were.
You should also check with your employer to determine if a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is available. With some "thinking ahead" planning on your part, you can begin saving money tax-free to dedicate toward this procedure. NOTE: Not all plans offer LASIK as an option for FSA, so check with your HR administrator for details.
In which abdominopelvic quadrant would the pain of appendicitis most likely be felt?
You mean "pain in your appendix," but that's okay.
In most people, the appendix is in the lower right portion of the abdomen, but this is not 100%... it can instead be on the left in some individuals, though this is rare.
Why do prep the skin before surgery?
TYPES:
1. Lateral Thoracoabdominal Preparation- The area includes axilla, chest, and abdomen from the neck to crest of theillium. Area extends beyond the midline, anteriorly and posteriorly. Patient is inlateral position on the operating table.
2. Abdominal preparation- The area includes breast line to upper third of thights, from the table line,with patient in supine position. Shaded area shows anatomic area of hair removal.
3. Chest and Breast Preparation- The area includes shoulder, upper arm down to elbow, axilla and chest wallto the table line beyond sternum to opposite shoulder. The patient may be in lateralposition.
4. Knee and Lower Leg Preparation- The area includes the entire circumference of affected leg and extends fromfoot to upper part of thigh.
5. Rectoperineal and Vaginal Preparation- The area includes pubis, vulva, labia, perineum, anus, and adjacent areasincluding inner aspects of upper thigh.
6. Hip Preparation- The area includes the abdomen on the affected side, thigh to the knees,buttock to table line, groin, and pubis.
What is the number of private GP surgeries in the UK?
According to a study by GP newspaper, NHS Alliance. The research says that around 315 out of 8300 surgeries in the country are private. That is around 3%, however that number looks set to grow during the next few years.
'GPs are usually local people who are accountable to communities. You face your patients in local supermarkets as well as in your surgery.
'With larger organisations, management is more remote. You begin to lose that local connection that drives up quality.'
How long is recovery for kidner procedure?
I had the modified kidner procedure on 29th June and will be in a cast for 6 weeks. During this time I am not to weight bear at all. After that I will be in an 'air boot' for another 6 weeks where I will be able to weight bear. I am presently in week 5 since the op.
The operation went well and I have been virtually pain free. The main consideration is swelling. You really have to keep your foot up high and I have been told that the swelling won't go away for up to a year. I have read lots of articles about this and feel that my consultant has been very realistic with regards to time scales and am happy to be patient (so far!).
What are total pancreatectomy patients treated with after surgery?
These conditions are treated with pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, which supplies digestive enzymes; and with insulin injections.
Why cant you rinse with salt water for the first 24 hours after a tooth extraction?
When you have a tooth extracted, the blood needs to clot for healing purposes. Rinsing with salt water can hinder the formation of a blood clot; this is why rinsing is not recommended in the first 24 hours after an extraction.
What aftercare does a cataract patient require after surgery?
stay in hospital for a few days and recover and use the full advantages of help been assisted there
Post cataract surgery dos and don'ts are provided by the hospital/nursing home where you have undergone the same. In phaco surgery,where lens are put on the eye ball after the cataract is removed,only 7 days precautions are suffice to enjoy your normal life.These include to use dark glasses while under sun,not to bath wetting your hair,follow eye drops and ointments as per doctor's advice,periodic check up after 15 days et all. You may not even have to use your specs as the lens put in, will provide you clear vision.
How long Clavicle surgery heal?
Depending on the type of surgery (mine is a plate and screws) 8 weeks until you can effectively 'do things' again. I start physical therapy 8 weeks after surgery, but exercising and all depends mainly on the condition of your incision and how it is healing. Sweating with an incision that is less than 2 weeks old increases the risk of infection, which will slow the healing of your bone and incision. The best advice: listen to your doctor.
Is catarac surgery done with a local anastesia?
Yes usually done under Local anaesthesia but can be done under General for anxious and nervous patients
How much does it cost to repair an ACL?
Hello! Actual repair of the anterior cruciate ligament may average around $3,000 using arthroscopy, but hospital costs, surgeon's fees and anesthesiologist fees and physical therapy costs add up, leaving many individuals, depending on medical coverage, paying between $10,000 to $30,000 for the procedure in the United States. The same surgical procedure - ACL repair surgery in India may average around $3,200, while medical patients traveling to Mexico or Costa Rica may pay an average between $4,300 to $9,400. You can also check an ACL with meniscus repair surgery in Poland.
The first person to perform a kidney transplant?
1954 - Joseph E. Murray and his colleagues at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston performed the first truly successful kidney transplant, from one twin to another. This was done without any immunosuppressive medication.
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/HPS/transplant/html/history.html
